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Diversity

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) is committed to promoting and supporting diversity and inclusion throughout our research, clinical, and educational realms among students, faculty, and staff, and in the communities we serve. By expanding the definition, scope, nature, and presence of diversity in the science and health professions, we strive to better address patient needs across varied communities. We are proud that we were named to the 2015 DiversityInc “Top 5 Hospitals and Health Systems” list, and received the 2014 and 2015 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

We strive to eliminate health disparities through a nationally recognized center structure using innovative, integrative, and coordinated approaches in the areas of patient care, education, and research in community settings. Further, we aim to improve the health of all populations by diversifying the health care workforce and to influence health policy and research endeavors at all levels. Learn more about the Center for Multicultural and Community Affairs

We demonstrate our commitment to diversity through our institutional-based councils and groups, which aim to advance diversity among faculty, staff, trainees, and students and foster a diverse and welcoming environment at ISMMS. Learn more about the Councils and Groups

Designed to encourage networking, mentoring, and leadership training among women faculty members across departments and disciplines, the Office for Women’s Careers works to decease the perceived barriers women face in the fields of medicine and science. We strive to retain and develop women leaders. Learn more about the Office for Women’s Careers

Because we are located at the intersection of New York City’s most and least affluent zip codes, our patient population is one of the most ethnically diverse in the country. This enables—indeed, requires—us to promote diversity and inclusion in everything we do here. Read the Message from Dean Charney, MD

We are facing the challenge of increasing diversity and inclusion head-on. Leading the charge is the Center for Multicultural and Community Affairs, and we have made—and continue to make—tremendous strides in this area. Read the Message from the Senior Associate Dean

The Diversity in Biomedical Research Council is charged with improving diversity within the Basic Sciences and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences via pipeline development; recruitment, retention, and promotion among groups under-represented in science; and diversity supplement education. Learn more about the Diversity in Biomedical Research Council

The Council’s mission is to promote diversity in faculty recruitment, retention, development, and inclusion. We focus on increasing the representation and advancement of groups underrepresented in medicine and research at all levels, from medical and graduate students and trainees through faculty in all departments, institutes, and administration. Learn more about the Faculty Diversity Council

As one of the longest sustaining and well-developed pipeline programs in the nation, the Center for Excellence in Youth Education (CEYE) offers programs for economically and educationally disadvantaged and minority youth from seventh grade through college. Over the years, more than 10,000 students have participated in one of the CEYE programs. Learn more about the Center for Excellence in Youth Education